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Compare train and coach for Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, while a coach costs an average of £12.
Distance: 74 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price | £8 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA:
A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Williamsburg, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 38m.
Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-2.98. The journey takes 1h 8m versus 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get to Williamsburg, VA from Richmond, VA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:500h55Richmond, VA13:45Williamsburg, VA£121One-way0 changes
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12:500h55Richmond, VA13:45Williamsburg, VA£121One-way0 changes
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12:500h55Richmond, VA13:45Williamsburg, VA£121One-way0 changes
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20:300h55Richmond, VA21:25Williamsburg, VA£131One-way0 changes
21:300h55Richmond, VA22:25Williamsburg, VA£141One-way0 changes
11:500h55Richmond, VA12:45Williamsburg, VA£141One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA
Travel to Williamsburg, VA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA.

This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA:
A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Williamsburg, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 38m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, VA and Williamsburg, VA as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA.
- Coaches mostly depart from Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA and arrive in Williamsburg, N Boundary St (Greyhound Bus Stop), VA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Williamsburg, VA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Williamsburg, VA by coach.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
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